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Written question asked by Lord Pilkington of Oxenford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Henley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 1996.


Henley, Lord

Question
Why, in commissioning Sir Ron Dearings report on education for 16 - 19 year olds, HMGovt failed to ask him to consider Continental practice of having separate institutions and distinct examinations for academic and vocational courses, and advise if this pattern might be applicable to England and Wales. - Includes fact that Dearing did consider education and training structures in several OECD countries. Results in interim report in Library.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
571 c138-9WA
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Assessments Qualifications OECD countries Vocational education Dearing Review